After reading this entire post, I am reminded that back when (?) people used to coat Lincoln cents with clear lacquer to keep em red. Worked well...
What amazes me is not one person has said "That should be a cent machine--not penny!"
Update: After going thru all my quarters in my album I found the initials on my 32D and 32S also found on a 34D or S I can't remember now, also...
Ya bid goof! LOL So if I keep my coins in the bathroom would that be AT?
After some extensive research, I believe you are correct. I find it strange that this is not noted in print anywhere I have looked. Most sites...
I believe this is post mint damage.
If I like it and the price is right then I don't really care. Don't intend on selling it anyway.
Just remember--Before they called it toning, they called it tarnish.
Very nice--good going!
This may be common knowledge and I've been left out in the rain again, but... While searching through several rolls of "junk" silver quarters I...
Thanks gents--think I'll pass.
Coin was buried. Has some slight corrosion, but even at that, wouldn't it be a bargain? XF to AU runs $150-200.
Here's a couple I like. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
Thought about bidding on this. Since I'm not a Liberty Seated expert, I was wondering what you guys/gals thought....
Thanks rlm. Thought I was going crazy (err--crazier). You're probably right. Photo angles make quite a difference.
Ah-Human nature. I like coins, antique furniture and guns, and old cars. Years ago the cleaning of coins was an acceptable practice. Had to get...
If I hadn't been actively seeking one of these for the past 6 mos. I probably wouldn't have paid much attention--But--This 09 S VDB offered in the...
I'm not sure, but my Momma used to tell me that if there was a wrong way to do anything, I would find it.
Me thinks he is jerking our chains!
Got my proof sets last week and just got through checking them out. Most are OK, but one set of presidential dollars has small concentric circles...
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